Guarded, But Ticklish

Gentle Grazer Relaxes While Watching The Herd

Capy Tube
January 03, 2026

The babies were out grazing along the riverbanks, and this capy had guard duty. It was watching over the little ones with the utmost vigilance when I arrived.

Fortunately, baby Capybaras are a hardy stock, because their protector took a short break from sentinel duty to enjoy some tickles and behind-the-ear scratching. Once satisfied, it was back to work.

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Did You Know…

Before coffee was common in Europe, night guards often stayed awake by chewing herbs, sucking on cloves, or keeping a pebble in their mouth. The discomfort helped prevent dozing off.

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